What does membership really mean?
True membership means engaging in the CAISSWG communication, scheduled conferences, Focus Groups and special initiatives on behalf of our Government partners.
Do I have to be a member to attend a conference?
No. Conference information/registration forms can be obtained from any CAISSWG portal member. As long as you have the requisite clearance level, you are eligible to register on a first-come, first-served basis.
What is CAISSWG’s purpose?
The CAISSWG Charter details its organization. In a nutshell, CAISSWG serves as:
- a contractor educational forum relative to Cybersecurity policy, technology and product
- a resource to the Industrial Security Working Group (ISWG)
- a collaboration forum between industry and Government
How often and where are conferences held?
Formal conferences are generally held twice per year; in the spring and fall. CAISSWG relies on Government and contractor volunteerism to provide a hosting location. An attempt is made to solicit hosting locations in different geographic locations to avoid the same travel costs to the same participants each time. A formal agenda is assembled by the CAISSWG board for each conference
What does hosting a conference require/cost?
The intent is for the hosting location to incur very little cost. CAISSWG attempts to secure a conference location large enough to accommodate 100-300 attendees, with minimal disruption to the location’s normal activities. A local POC will work with a CAISSWG board member to facilitate the conference administrative details. A daily fee is charged to participants to cover the planned expenses.